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2019 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Accent.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Hyundai Accent serves as a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission that delivers EPA fuel economy ratings of 28/38/32 mpg. Maintenance for the engine requires 3.5 qt of oil compatible with 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30 viscosities. In the context of the model's complaint history spanning 1991 to 2022, this year records 29 total owner complaints primarily focused on the Engine alongside one recall. This volume places the 2019

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/38/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size205/45R17/XL 88VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Fuel filter31112B1000
Battery37110F9620

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb weight2685 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 38 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Accent of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2019 Limited Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Limited Sedan 1.6L I-49.60 sec17.20 sec130 hpFWD
2018SE Sedan 1.6L I-47.50 sec16.00 sec130 hpFWD
2018Limited Sedan 1.6L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2018Limited Sedan 1.6L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.6
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22-30 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78-121 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.60-0.81 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.11 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38-4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance60 O.E. AmpHrs cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)62.3-68.1 @ Idle psi
RPM62.3-68.1 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .787; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016
Maximum Drum Diameter8.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 38-4234–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Hyundai Accent sits in a low-complaint phase of the model’s recent record: with 29 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 77 TSBs, it follows the even quieter 2018 (19 complaints, 1 recall) and precedes 20202022, when complaints stayed low but recalls jumped to 4 per year. Compared with the 2012–2013 peak of 152 and 140 complaints, 2019’s complaint volume is comparatively modest, though engine complaints account for nearly half (14 of 29) of its reported issues. The single 2019 recall and one each crash and fire complaint are noted in the data, but the records do not specify root causes. Overall, 2019 lands near the calmer end of the generation’s arc, making it a reasonable used-car candidate, provided a buyer verifies the recall was addressed and inspects the engine-related history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
77
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine14
Air Bags3
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Engine,Electrical System1
Air Bags,Engine1
Suspension,Structure,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V619000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:LatchReported 06/08/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk… Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 77 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
25-01-089H TSB2025-12-15Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder…
25-01-089H DN2025-12-15Electrical SystemIn addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Accent take?

3.5 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-20, 5W-30 may be used if 5W-20 is unavailable. Temperatures above 0°F: 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.